‘Back 2 School BBQ’ to Benefit AEF Programs

The Alameda Education Foundation ( AEF ) is hosting its second annual Back 2 School BBQ on Thursday, September 19, to benefit programs for Alameda students and teachers. The barbecue, which will feature “Island style” music from Ukulenny along with a silent auction and raffle, will be held at The Rake at Admiral Maltings , 651A West Tower Ave., Alameda Point, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will support AEF programs including:

• Teacher Mini Grants .
• Backpacks and supplies for low-income students .
• Middle School Sports .
• Mental Health Care support .
• Enrichment After School Classes and Summer Camps .
• Visual Arts Programs .

Tickets are $75, including a plate of BBQ or vegan options plus a drink. The evening also includes a silent auction featuring unique Alameda oriented items including Golf at the Olympic Club, Pizza with AUSD Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi , and more. The raffle prize is $500 in Southwest Airlines tickets.

According to Board President Kelly Scott, AEF’s goal is to raise $50,000 for AEF’s equity-centered supports and programs. “Thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of every penny earned goes to supporting AUSD students and teachers,” Scott said.

A complete list of sponsors and ticket information is available on the AEF BBQ website. AEF also offers the opportunity for community members to donate to an educator fund so that  “we can treat our hardworking educators to a fun night out,” Scott noted.

Alameda Education Foundation is a nonprofit that has been supporting public education in Alameda since 1982 and provides close to a million dollars in financial and program support for AUSD annually.

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